English with Happi

Professionelle Lehrkraft

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Englisch

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Spanisch

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😀 American English Coach - Critical Thinking Coach - International Best Friend 😀

Unterrichtet

Englisch

Muttersprache

Spricht

Spanisch

Andere

😀 American English Coach - Critical Thinking Coach - International Best Friend 😀

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Über mich

italki-Lehrkraft seit 10. Mar 2026

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I specialize in helping teens and adults master *real-world* English—whether for confidence, careers, or cultural connection. As a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran and 13-year high school teacher, I blend discipline with approachability. My 5+ years teaching ESL online and living abroad mean I understand the challenges of learning a language *and* adapting to new cultures. Certified in TESOL and Military Science, I focus on practical skills: clear pronunciation, persuasive conversation, and cultural nuance. Let’s make English *work* for you! My teaching material: Graphs and charts Articles and news Image files Text Documents Test templates and examples Flashcards Presentation slides Quizzes 😀 The best way I can say it is, "I enjoy people's company and consider noone a stranger!" I genuinely enjoy talking with people, learning their stories, and having meaningful conversations about a wide range of topics. Since I’ve lived in several different countries, I bring an eclectic, global perspective that naturally fuels curiosity and discussion in my classes. My background as an Air Force veteran, a 13-year public school teacher, and as a parent, has shaped me into an organized, culturally aware, and people-centered educator. Above all, I aim to create a learning environment where students feel comfortable, respected, and excited to engage. My lessons will be goal-oriented. Most importantly, they will be “personalized” according to the “specific” part of learning English that th...

Zeugnisse

120-Hour TESOL Certificate Course - International Open Academy - 2018

Zertifikat verifiziert

Lehrerfahrung

2012 - 2017

Air Force JROTC InstructorBenjamin O. Davis Jr. Senior High SchoolDeveloped and implemented curriculum and deliver instructions for four courses in Aviation Science. Lectured and taught Aviation History, Science of Flight, Space Exploration, and Ground School, as well as four courses in Leadership, including Introduction to AFJROTC, Communication Skills, Life Skills, and Leadership Skills. Managed and coordinated a new Air Force Junior ROTC program of 350 cadets.

2019 - 2024

Air Force JROTC InstructorDuval High School - USA

2024 - 2025

Air Force JROTC InstructorEast Technical High School

Ausbildung

1998 - 2002

Bachelor - Computer StudiesUniversity of Maryland

2009 - 2011

Master - Organizational DevelopmentUniversity of the Incarnate Word

Arbeitserfahrung

1991 - 2012

United States Air Force RecruiterU.S. Department of Defense